"For hire" Kotigadu) is a 1983 Indian Telugu action drama film starring Krishna and Sridevi.

The film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy who also wrote the screenplay while the story was provided by Satyamurthy.

The story revolves around two notorious landlords who hire a ruthless and money-minded ruffian, Kotigadu, to deal with Rambabu, a military officer, who leads the villagers in a rebellion against the duo's atrocious activities.

Though he heavily injures Ramu, the latter and Gauri, a village girl, discovers the good side of Kotigadu and decides to redeem him thereby pitting him against the landlords.

The film became noted for the introduction scene of the protagonist Kotigadu, played by Krishna.